| 23 | In the future, his lab will also incorporate nanofabrication to further enhance neuroimaging. Dr. Ozana explains: “We plan to build custom silicon devices for interferometric methods in the Nano Center at Bar-Ilan. This will allow us to isolate only the photons that travel into the brain, refining our imaging even further.” The fabrication of these devices relies on nanotechnology to create highly sensitive tools that enable precise tracking of cerebral blood flow, hemoglobin levels, and other neural indicators. “We aim to make these systems not only sensitive but also portable and applicable to real-life settings, which we’re starting to test in clinical environments,” he says. “We plan to build custom silicon devices for interferometric methods in the Nano Center at Bar-Ilan. This will allow us to isolate only the photons that travel into the brain, refining our imaging even further.” The implications of Ozana's work extend beyond pure research. His team is collaborating with medical centers, including Bar-Ilan’s Brain Sciences Center, and researchers from institutions worldwide. This global, interdisciplinary approach reflects his dedication to bridging the gap between fundamental neuroscience and practical, life-changing applications. “Neuroimaging is multidisciplinary at its core. We have students focusing on signal processing, some on device fabrication, and others on artificial intelligence—all working to create tools that work in real-world clinical settings,” Ozana explains. One of his lab’s ambitious goals is to integrate these systems into motor imagery BCIs systems. “We’re working on the motor cortex to pick up signals of intention, like moving a hand,” Ozana says. By creating neuroimaging systems with realtime feedback, his team hopes to help people with disabilities regain motor function. “Motor imagery is From Intention to Movement: Hybrid Optical, Acoustical and Electrical sensing for Brain Computer Interface
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